Trinity – Barb, poet priest

Now Woman Wisdom

Now, Woman WisdomTrinity Sunday; Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31Now, Woman Wisdom, call!Raise your voice again!Take your stand at the crossroadsfor there are many mis-directions,and many rush headlong,though they know not where.Your cry is to all that live,for you were brought forthbefore the beginning of the Earth.You were the delight of the Creator,and joyful partner in the master work.WhatContinue reading “Now Woman Wisdom”

Nicodemus at Night

Nicodemus at Night Trinity Sunday; John 3:1-17Then Nicodemus came by night –a man of law-trained, literal mindreplete with Scripture he could cite.He knew his peers would be unkind,so sure of ways they thought were right,but he must see what he would find.Perhaps this Jesus came from God -some words rang true, he’d seen the signs,butContinue reading “Nicodemus at Night”

Trinity and Me

This poem of mine from 2020 was first published on Maren Tirabassi’s blog giftsinopenhands. Thanks as always to Maren for her encouragement, and her inspiring work. Trinity and me Trinity Sunday God, the Parent Creator, and I were delighted together one day. On our deck was a strutting magpie, boldly stepping as though on display.Continue reading “Trinity and Me”

Another Way of Seeing

Another Way of Seeing Trinity Sunday I slip my glasses off and free my eyes to sense the stirring touch of wind and sun. These lenses can’t expand what this mind sees when all I look at is the ground ahead. I walk the dog through landscape widely spread, but peer instead at ruts andContinue reading “Another Way of Seeing”

Nicodemus at Night

Nicodemus at Night Trinity Sunday John 3:1-17 Then Nicodemus came by night – a man of law-trained, literal mind replete with Scripture he could cite. He knew his peers would be unkind, so sure of ways they thought were right, but he must see what he would find. Perhaps this Jesus came from God –Continue reading “Nicodemus at Night”